Resume Tips for Stay-At-Home Moms Looking to Return to the Workforce

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Because May is the month to recognize and appreciate all the moms out there, in today’s video I will be giving several resume tips specifically for moms who have been out of the workforce for quite some time and are looking to return.
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In the U.S., there are roughly 23 million working moms and they make up about 72% of the workforce.
There are many reasons why moms take a break from work.
Unfortunately, once they take a year or a few off to focus on motherhood and other responsibilities, it can be challenging to explain the gap year they now have on their resume.
And sadly, there’s a lot of bias and stigma that moms face in their job search as they’re looking to get back to work.
Questions about if they’re really ready, if they will be dependable and committed, and where work falls on their list of priorities.
Aka Mom-bias, which is whack!
If you’re a mom who has recently taken a career break to tend to your kids, here are some resume tips to help you.
Tips include:
How to list your job title
What responsibilities to include
The best resume layout + format you should use
& More!
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[@mikathompson]

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[@see5597]

Much love to you!!! I love your site, very professional and well put together. Loved this video. May God continue to bless and guide your footsteps. 🙏🏾

[@charmingAmy]

I have been a SAHM for more than 15 years and honestly I am scared to death getting back out there. Thank you for sharing.

[@Starsofneon]

How did you do? I AM TERRIFIED!

[@mikathompson]

Don't be afraid! They should be afraid of YOU! Take your time during your search to find the job that's the best fit for you. Best of luck and thank you for watching!

[@mikathompson]

Have no fear! You'll find the best fit. Just take your time and don't be afraid to say no or walk away from something that doesn't work for you. You deserve the best! Good luck :)

[@jp5419]

15 yrs sahm too. I'm not terrified, but feel like I don't know where to start. You're not alone. Grateful for these videos.

[@carolinarosero4725]

❤ oh WOW! Mom of four here who has stayed at home for more than 8 year has cried so much listening to this video! THANK YOU soo much for bringing the value and worth to what we do at home as a sahm 🎉 Great content!!! Will share and subscribe.

[@ReadWithMrsRaye]

You are so right about the inappropriate questions asked during interviews. Great advice and your mom will probably cry over that sweet shout out you gave her. 🧡Raye

[@mikathompson]

Thank you Raye! Yes, you're right. I've heard many moms say they face uncomfortable questions during the interview process. I hope this ceases in the future. Thank you for watching!

[@adrianaortega8713]

Great video!! (The best) I’m pretty sure all SAHM cried after watching this video including myself 😢. All you said is totally true.

[@mikathompson]

Thanks so much Adriana! I really hate that SAHMs get so much flack - you guys are the bomb dot com and don't let any recruiter or hiring manager tell you different.

[@shecell321]

Wow😮 subscribed instantly! This is so motivating and very helpful. I’ve gone to my schools career centers, asked professors but even they seem to show bias and I feel like they don’t help me put my best skills or impression of me on paper but now I can go with these tips to help me finalize my resume and hope to begin my career growth and get out this house to make my own money and offer more opportunities to my children and re,I’ve some pressure from my husband!Thank you !❤❤❤❤

[@tamsin1969]

Thank you so much. This was the most helpful and well-presented video I've watched out of dozens. You were clear and precise and so on point. Very easy to follow even for those of us coming back to this after 30 years of stay at home parenting!! 😅 Brilliant.

[@mikathompson]

This just made my day! Thank you so much for the positive feedback and kind words. Best of luck in your upcoming job search!

[@brittanynemetz2607]

Thank you for making this video. Im going back to work after almost 5 years and i felt so lost.

[@mikathompson]

Thank you for watching! You got this. Good luck!

[@anakatana777]

Here I in your channel, I starter being a stay at home mom since 2018 till present day but I'm so ready to go back into the work force. Its been awhile since I have been to an interview. I went to my first interview for panda express and I completely blew it. Anxiety and the thought of talking about me as a stay at home mom made it even worse. But your video help boost my confidence 👍🏻

[@agachmielewska2893]

It was so much easier to write resume after this video!!! Thank you for your energy 🙂

[@mikathompson]

I love to hear that! Thanks so much for watching

[@maroroiproject]

As a recent SAHM, this is really helpful, thank you for this!

[@mikathompson]

You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching! I'm happy you found it helpful

[@heeshraahbaht4223]

Great video, got alot of good tips. Really eased my mind about how to start my resume.

[@mikathompson]

I love to hear that! Thanks so much for watching

[@sbuitrago45]

I have been a stay at home mom for 21 years now need to go back to work and have no idea where to start.

[@marisolrivas777]

Just start applying and praying that God will favor you. You got this

[@mikathompson]

Take it one step, one application at a time. Be sure to only interview with and accept jobs that are good enough for you! Also, try to go for companies that are really good for working moms. I would suggest a quick Google search. Best of luck! You got this!

[@mikathompson]

THIS! Add a little strategy to this mix and she'll be all set :)

[@sbuitrago45]

@@mikathompson I had success! I found a perfect part time job working only 4 days week. This was exactly what I was looking for. I put myself out there with NO work history (in the last 2 decades at least) and it worked out. Now I have work history that I can put on my resume when I’m ready to look for something full time. Thanks everyone for being so nice.

[@brendaleblanc4088]

I feel exactly this way too.

[@NS-tz3nt]

Is it better to list it as a career break on Linked in or “ household manager “? … also , Thank you so much for this ! For the first time ever I felt like I could add value to a company after being a stay at home mom for 10 years. Society isn’t nice to stay at home moms ..Thank you for your positive energy .. also , I’m currently going back to school to get new skills and confidence to get back out there .

[@mikathompson]

Good question! I would recommend listing the title as "Household Manager" for sure. I also have a video that I recorded not too long ago that talks about how to address career gaps on your resume and LinkedIn. I recommend checking it out if you're still curious about this question. I appreciate your kind words and feedback! Thank you for watching, and I hope you found a great position, or at least still interviewing for your next opportunity.

[@aliciaarchibald2519]

I have been a Sahm turn mompreneur for about 4 years to focus on raising my child and get my health back in check(mentally, physically etc.)I recently saw vacancies close to where I live,so I'm going to apply I have previous experience in some of the available positions so I am confident I will be hired. I must admit I am a a lil bit scared bcuz it has been awhile put I'm going for it!!! Thanks much❤

[@mikathompson]

I'm so happy you were encouraged by this video! There's absolutely nothing wrong with taking a career break - especially to focus on yourself and your family. I hope your job search is going well! Thank you for watching :)

[@CoachErinLaron]

Thank you so much for this!! Thank you for seeing the value in what we do at home 💚.

[@mikathompson]

You ladies are the bomb.com! I'm happy I could show you all how valuable you are. Thank you for watching!

[@chinkyfist6655]

Thank you for making this video. My husband is a stay-at-home-dad to care for me and our daughter since she was born 2 years ago. He's looking to get back into the workforce soon now that I'm physically doing better and can help physically care for our daughter. It's very helpful to know that he could list a lot of skills and experiences as a SAHD. You are amazing! Thanks again!

[@mikathompson]

Thank you for chiming in! I was wondering if I should change the title to "Stay-At-Home Parents" since I know fathers take on the role as household manager at times as well. I appreciate the kind words. Good luck to your husband and your family!

[@KimberlyRowe6]

Thank you. Ive been home with my kids for 8 years. This is so scary and tough.

[@mikathompson]

Thank you for watching! Best of luck in your job search, you'll be just fine. Don't worry about a thing :)

[@Catzvibing]

Has any stay at home parents land a job ? With these tips ? 👀 I’m a stay at home mom and I been one for 4 years now 😭 over that time I got a degree and have had trouble finding work with no experience in that degree category I hope these tips work 😭 best of luck everyone

[@mikathompson]

Hi! Just a little nugget - using these tips are meant to help you optimize your resume so you can land interviews. Landing a job offer includes so many other steps not included here, but I do have a lot of helpful videos re: interviewing tips. My advice is to at least get started. You never know how things can/will work in your favor :) lmk if you have additional questions!

[@jenniferhickman7091]

I want to give you a hug!! Wonderful video!

[@mikathompson]

You're so welcome! Sending hugs back right at you :) Thank you for watching!

[@jp5419]

FYI - other women judge and put down other women... sad and abnoxious. Don't mind these "mean girls". All my career mom friends wish they could pull out and be home with their kids. Many are single moms and busting their rump - exhausted. Tip: include ALL volunteer work. School events, bake sale, field trips, PTA, etc. If you belong to a church or house of faith and volunteer, add that. If you've taken any on-line classes or seminars, add that. This sounds all good, but I think most people will roll their eyes. Many working moms are also doing this in addition to a FT job. I think there needs to be volunteer work outside of the home. Be proud of pulling out of the workforce to mother. So many women desperately want this. Just do it! Start! Eventually, you'll get that first foot in the door. Never allow anyone make you feel like you are nothing for wanting to be a sahm. It's a blessing to us and most importantly, our kids have gotten the best start in life. Good luck and GB.

[@mikathompson]

Thanks for adding some extra nuggets!

[@yourinfinitedirectionvids]

Great advice!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@mikathompson]

You're so very welcome! Thank you for watching

[@CELESTIALBEAUTY]

Really enjoyed watching. Thank you for all the advice and tips. May Jesus Christ Bless you and bring abundance to you and your family.

[@mikathompson]

Thank you so much! Same to you :) Thanks for watching.

[@elisaarauz9090]

This was very helpful

[@mikathompson]

Happy to hear that! Thank you for watching!

[@erikaveras2515]

I just applied to Home Depot after being at home for sahm for 14. Years guys I’m so nervous 😢

[@Ceejc]

Good Luck. 🙂

[@mikathompson]

That's awesome! I hope it went well!

[@celinajw]

I am a SAHG and 55, ready to go back to work. I have my age and staying at home against me. It has been hard to find a job.

[@mikathompson]

Hang in there! I'm rooting for you.

[@lauralove1119]

Tips start at 6:26 mark

[@mikathompson]

Thank you! I had no idea this video would become popular. I've been considering re-editing this video to cut out all of the fluff at the beginning.

[@mikathompson]

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[@Ant10909]

hi, thank you for encouraging us..I've been a stay at home mom for 8 years no work experience. And planning to go back to pursue career and now Im afraid😰

[@mikathompson]

Thank you for watching! I'm positive you'll find a great opportunity that's a perfect fit for you. Good luck!

[@sufianelgahmi1050]

I don't know why I feel myself a bit weird to write on your CV about the stay at home mom from.... To.... In your CV. I am trying to help my wife for a professional CV but I don't know what to write exactly for the gap that spent for rise our kids.

[@Rainbow_1981]

Iv take an break for about 13yrs. I’m so terrified with the thought of getter back to work, even picking up a call n talking to recruiter I’m terrified. I haven’t volunteered, I’m not sure what type of job I should apply for? I worked for a year + as supply chain coordinator n earlier I worked out of country as an admin/training coordinator. Im not able to recognize my own skills that can translate into a skill for a job. Please do advise how I should move forward.

[@mikathompson]

I would focus first on the type of jobs/roles you want. Once you do that, you can target your resume for those jobs. From there, you may want to brush up on your interviewing skills and building your confidence. I hope this helps!

[@kleakatrah206]

Thank you for your advice and enlightenment!! Do you have career advice for a stay at home parent caregiver (DPOA) and also life and estate management. I have a huge gap in my resume. I had to leave my back to an educational program to change careers, as a 50yo..woman. to care for my parents, with no help. I am now 60yo. I have a lot of experience in many different subjects. but scared to death because I feel like I have PTSD from it all.

[@mikathompson]

You're so welcome! I recommend listing your time as a caregiver for your parent(s) as a job on your resume. For your bullet points, you will list the tasks you completed for them. This way, instead of having a large gap, you at least are providing some context as to what you were doing during that time. Since you have a lot of experience, you may want to 1) figure out what you really want for your next role and 2) center/focus your resume on that by including the most relevant experience related to that. I hope this helps! Feel free to email me at [e-mail] if you need more info.

[@annarushing8924]

What is your opinion on using the title of “ Domestic Engineer” in place of Stay At Home Mom. I have literally had this suggested to me and it just feels weird. 😬

[@mikathompson]

Personally, I don't like it. It's too overinflated. Plus, I don't think "Domestic Engineer" would be a keyword a recruiter would use to screen a resume. Was this an AI suggestion by chance?

[@annarushing8924]

great points! It was not an AI suggestion, it was actually suggested to me through people that I personally know. They all keep telling me that Homemaker/Stay at home mom is just not recognized or appreciated and you have to be creative in how you word it. I was told by another to completely leave that off. Which makes no sense because that is exactly what I have been doing for the previous 10 years of my life. I took your advice from the video though and added my last name and then Household Manager. I am trying to think of all the things to put in the task section now for bullet points. Thank you for your reply!@@mikathompson